Cryptic crossword clue
Finished hardwood in annexe is oppressive 12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word OVERWHELMING

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What does OVERWHELMING mean?

OVERWHELMING verb
  1. To engulf, surge over and submerge.
  2. To overpower, crush.
  3. To overpower emotionally.
  4. To cause to surround, to cover.
OVERWHELMING noun
  1. A situation of being overwhelmed.
OVERWHELMING adjective
  1. Overpowering, staggering, or irresistibly strong.
  2. Very great or intense.
  3. Extreme.

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